Bristol alt-rock trio Krooked Tongue have arrived with their long-awaited debut album I Know A Place, a 10-track statement packed with towering choruses, razor-sharp lyrics and the kind of emotional punch that lingers long after the final note. Released on 24 April, the independently issued record sees the band delivering their most fully realised work to date, exploring everything from teenage love and grief to technology, fear and the search for human connection. Produced b

Out now via Giant Music, the track marks the second preview of Blair’s forthcoming EP You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?, due for release on 9 September. Pairing an upbeat, expansive sound with the lyrical honesty that has become their trademark, “So What?” captures the exhilarating moment of choosing love even when every instinct tells you to run. “Even when it’s terrifying, even when you feel undeserving… say ‘So What?’ and dive in anyway,” Blair explains. Born in Scotland and

London five-piece MODERN GUILT are making the kind of guitar music that feels both immediate and cinematic. Already championed by tastemakers including Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Jess Iszatt, the band fuse swagger, sharp songwriting and a striking sense of ambition into a sound that feels far beyond their years. With new single “American Dream” paving the way for their debut album this summer, MODERN GUILT are proving they’re one of the most exciting new bands to emerge